Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-11-04
Lively Politics in the
County.
W. BALLLE DUNLAP QUES-
TONED BY ED VALID
LHTTnT q
ECHOLS.

TONED BY ED WARD
ECHOLS.
! Last night there was a densely packed
audience at Churchville, 1.-THE residence of
Mr.. Dunlap, the Republican candidate),
to hear joint discussion between. Ed
ward Echols and Hon. Jacob Yost.-
There were over 200 persons present and
another room had to be opened for the
ladies. who were present in force. Mr..
W. Bailie Dunlap was present and Mr..
Echols asked him this question
eff you are elected. will you vote for
William Malone for Senator? ''
Mr.. Dunlap would not reply.
Mr.. Echols then asked him this ques-
| ton:
'If you are elected, will you vote
against Malone?
Mr.. Dunlap would not reply.
The questions of Mr.. Echols and the
silence of Mr.. Dunlap were greeted by
the Democrats with great cheering
Mr.. Echols who had disco yered the fact
! that Mr.. Dunlap has son named
William Malone, after Gen. Malone :,
used it in his speech. to the intense enjoy
ment of the Democrats.
no0nffnnr Nd fhN
Democrats came out in full force, and
were running over with applause and
cheers
1t has been long time since the Dem !.
ocrats of Augusta were stirred up to the
pitch they are now.
At the meeting at Moscow on Friday
night, addressed by Mr.. Echols, there were
forty persons present and lively interest
exhibited.
At the meeting at Maple Grove Ia school
house three miles from Mt. Solon) Satur-
day night, there was large and enthusiast
tic meeting, the building being full. Even
the ladies had come out TO hear the speak
ing. Two of the voters present had rid
den ten miles through the mud to get
there. Mr.. Echols addressed them.
At Centreville Monday night, there was
fine meeting, the people turning out in
force. Messrs. Echols and Crawford ad-
dressed it. There were over so persons
present and fine feeling.
At Waynesboro Monday night, there
was a crowded meeting to hear joint
debate between H. st. Geo. Tucker and
Hon. Jacob Yost. There were 1853 voters
present by count, of whom % were colored
Those Democrats present describe it as the
! liveliest political meeting of the campaign.
and say that ''Mr. ost spent his time pull
| ing the wool over the peoples eyes on Mr..
Echols' record, and Mr.. Tucker spent bis
, fectually.' After the speaking, the Dem
ocrats gave Tucker regular ovation
Little Tammany is booming.
At Greenville Saturday night, H ST. Geo.
Tucker and Hon. A. B. Lightner spoke.
The speaking took place in the large school
house, and there were about $50 voters
present. 1t was presided over by that
sterling Democrat Samuel F. Pilson, who
appropriately introduced the speakers
The remarks of both speakers were greet
/ ed with great applause, and the meeting
was full of life. Mr.. Lightner who was a
colleague Of Mr.. Echols in the last legis-
| lature, and could speak from the book,
stated with telling effect Mr.. Echols
voting on the Farmers side of the ques-
tion when the 18th clause of the Railroad
Bill was up and when the whole pressure
of Railroad lobbyists had been brought for
the railroad corporation side Of the mat
ter. Mr.. Lightner also testified in strong
terms to Ech0ls' warm advocacy of the
Knights of Labor Bill (store-order billy
introduced by Knight Carter in the House
of Delegates.
One of the largest meetings ever held at
Verona was held on Saturday night last.
1t was held in Bowling's Cooper shop. and
over 100 voters we're present. 1t was ad-
dressed by John N. Opie and J. W.
Churchman.
On Saturday night. Capt. James Bum
gardner, Jr., addressed a meeting at Mt.
| Sidney. 1t was held liz Sherman's store.
The attendance was small for that village,
not over 80 voters being present, tie nc
| tice of the meeting not having been cir
| culated.
| At Midway, Monday night. there was
good meeting Of the voters, some so being
present. 1t was held in the school-house
! and was addressed by ]. W Churchmsn.
| There was fine spirit among the Dem
ocrats.
At West View, Tuesday night, there
was fine meeting. About 100 PERSONS
were present, and the school house was so
crowded that many could not get in
The audience. which showed great enthu-
siasm. was addressed by j. W. Church
man, Edward Echols and John FL. Craw-
ford.
At Deerfeld Wednesday night the meet
ing numbered about 25, but was very live
IL and enthusiastic. Edward Echols and
John Fl. Crawford addressed it.
On Tuesday night, we learn, a Republi-
can meeting was held at Buffalo Gap. 1t
was addressed by Wm. E. Craig. A good
ly number of the "boys" from Stanton
went out to reinforce its numbers and en-
thusiasm.
On "Wednesday night, Capt. James
Bumgardner, Jr.. and j. W. Churchman,
addressed the Democrats at Stuarts
| Draft. The gathering showed fine
spirit.
FURTHER SPEAKING.
| Tonight there will be III. st. Geo.